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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2007
61.7% pass rate
from 8,032 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Horn (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Position lamps (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Position lamp (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (16% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (28% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance (28% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums (25% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs (26% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.050% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic stability control (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pedal (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic systems (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
      • 0.012% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 10% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Sub-frames (95% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.100% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.012% fail on Window
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Belts
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Pillar
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
      • 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on Tank
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.050% fail on Undertray
    • 0.037% fail on Seats
      • 0.037% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Floor
    • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis
      • 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (43% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.87% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.050% fail on Fluid leaks (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Engine oil leaks (93% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
  • 0.57% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Power steering (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition
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